"Members of the Committee: Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray are now looking at your bill as a vehicle to waste taxpayers' dollars."
"If these interest groups were truly concerned with the river system, they would look at the science."
"The four-year, federal environmental study released in 2020 advised against breaching the four Lower Snake River Dams."
"Barging on the Columbia and Snake Rivers keeps 700,000 semi-trucks off the roads."
"I have requested a modest increase to the Continuing Authorities Program per-project limit applicable to projects for flood control, and aquatic ecosystem restoration, to $15 million, and a similar in..."
"This policy would align well with the same federal authority that currently exists for studies of harbor and navigation improvements, and related projects, in the noncontiguous United States."
"These communities are particularly vulnerable to climate change."
"Improving projects, processes, and access to water is crucial, especially in districts like mine."
"The Central Valley desperately needs water, and this no-cost, clean extension of the operations and storage provisions in the WIIN Act is an important step to ensure a reliable water supply for our co..."
"I urge the Committee to support robust investments in our nation's ports, harbors, and inland waterways, which are vital to the health and economic well-being of communities, including in Tampa Bay."
"As Florida's largest port, Port Tampa Bay serves West and Central Florida and the Southeastern United States."
"To protect my community from coastal hazards, I urge the Committee to ensure coastal Storm Risk Management measures are used to protect critical infrastructure at the Port Tampa Bay and in McKay Bay."